Local Government Food Policy Database
Community Garden Guidelines for City-Owned Property
| Jurisdiction Name | Decatur |
| State / Province | AL |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 55,683 |
| Population Range | 50,000 to 249,999 |
| Year | 2010 |
| Policy Type | guidelines |
| GFC Topic | community food security |
| Keywords | access, advisory group, agriculture, community garden, community garden program, design guidelines, food access, green space, guidelines, land use, local food, sustainability, urban agriculture, zoning |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Decatur City Commission |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | City of Decatur |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | staff time only |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
These guidelines are for community gardens on city-owned property in Decatur. This document assists in protecting and improving the environment in Decatur, especially because many of the community gardens are located near waterways. Additionally, the guidelines go through the application process and the rules in operating a community garden on city-owned land. |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.decaturga.com/index.aspx?page=432 |
| Contact | Lena Stevens |
| Position Title | Project Manager |
| Organization | City of Decatur |
| Phone | 678-553-6577 |
